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Manufacturing Engineer I

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: New Albany, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 047QD

Job Area: Technical Services

Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Individual contributor position responsible for process development, scale-up of new formulas and transfer of technology to ensure product launches meet expectations in the areas of quality, cost, and timing. Additional areas of responsibility include continuous improvement of processes and formulas to deliver cost savings, improved quality, and lead times reductions. Previous experience in personal care formulating or manufacturing is preferred to ensure knowledge of raw materials and processes. This position interfaces internally with Product Development, Research & Development, Packaging and Quality.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution (80%)

• Initiate and lead technology transfer to new suppliers

• Organize and conduct formula transfers, pilot production (bulk compounding) and line trials (labeling and filling trials) to ensure smooth transition from development to production

• Assess and validate filling, labeling and pack-out equipment

• Attend and provide input to planning meetings

• Support manufacturing and alternate sourcing strategies

• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners to ensure development timelines can be met

Issue Management (10%)

• Partner and drive issue resolution with internal and external teams to improve output, scrap, etc.

• Identify and track risk analysis to evaluate production success

Vendor Performance/Process Improvements (10%)

• Initiate, research and implement value engineering principles to reduce costs, lead time and quality concerns.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, personal care/home fragrance manufacturing experience preferred

• Must demonstrate strong organization skills, problem solving capability and the ability to work through large amounts of data to generate conclusions and develop action plans

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly/concisely through oral and written methods

• Ability to travel 30%-40% domestically and internationally

  Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences.

  Core Competencies:

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

  Benefits:

  We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

  We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities, and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Application window will close when all role(s) are filled